I am a professional drywall hanger and finisher and have only used Marshalltown and Hyde knives in the past. I tried these knives after seeing some positive reviews on Drywallers Worldwide and I wasn't disappointed! They are well made, not stiff but not flexible, and the grip is comfortable. The handle is smaller and rounder, as opposed to the large, flat handles on Marshalltown knives, which I don't find put as much strain on my hand and arm. My hands almost never cramp when using these…